Eat, drink & warm up
Food & Drink Nearby
From a quick coffee before the trail to a long table of hearty Irish food afterwards — here are the cafés, pubs and restaurants we send our own families to, all a short drive from the forest.
06 places
The Anvil Restaurant
An Poitín Stil
A traditional Irish pub and restaurant known for its steaks and hearty meals — about 2 km from Luggwoods.
The Maple Tree
A relaxed bar and bistro on our doorstep, good for Irish food and easy with families.
The Golden Ball
Traditional Irish hospitality, good food and a cosy atmosphere — memorable dining near the Dublin Mountains.
The Merry Ploughboy
Hearty Irish dishes, fresh local ingredients, generous portions and warm pub hospitality.
The Vintage Room at the Jobstown House
A great local choice for families and groups serving freshly cooked food made to order — offering both indoor and outdoor dining with plenty of parking, located just an 8-minute drive from Luggwoods.
Joels The Ultimate Family Restaurant
Dublin’s favourite family restaurant, with a variety of mouthwatering dishes to suit every taste.
You’ll love it here because the kids love it here! Only a 15-minute drive from Luggwoods.
04 places
Avoca Rathcoole
A casual café and restaurant, handy for lunch, coffee and cakes when you want something less formal.
Timber Trove Cafe
Freshly prepared breakfasts, artisan coffee, homemade treats and a welcoming atmosphere.
Trails Cafe
Refuel with artisan coffee, fresh food and homemade treats, right beside the walking and bike trails.
Grizzly’s
Hearty burgers, wood-fired pizza, craft drinks and a lively atmosphere after a day outdoors.
02 places
Johnnie Fox’s
Traditional Irish cuisine, live entertainment and legendary hospitality — unforgettable nights in one of Ireland’s best-known pubs.
Taylors Three Rock
Traditional Irish cuisine, live entertainment and warm hospitality — unforgettable evenings in Rathfarnham.
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